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Anthony Vinski

 

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Anthony
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Vinski
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When I first joined the ECP in 2006 I started to hear stories and see pictures from all the Mountaineering School trips. I simultaneously felt a sense of awe but also dismissal as I figured that was for crazy people who were in perfect shape. I pictured myself more of flatwater paddling adventurer where there was more opportunity to drink beer and less chance of injury.

However, in true ECP fashion, I was quickly coerced into taking the Rock School and eventually found myself in the Mountaineering School a few years later, mainly as a way to avoid FOMO on the new adventures my wife, a 2014 Mt. School graduate and director, was starting to plan. That was all it took to spark a new passion and a lifestyle change I would never have predicted.

With mountaineering I have found a fantastic way to travel the world, form lifelong friendships, get in better shape, and learn about myself in ways that I never imagined possible. In three short years I have climbed in Nepal and Mexico, summited Mt. Washington and Mt. Rainier, and have been to places and seen vistas that few people get to experience. I am excited to return as an instructor and to be able to participate as a committee member where I can pay it forward to the next class.

Explorers Club of Pittsburgh:
ECP Mt. School Student (2015)
ECP Mt. School Instructor (2016-?)
ECP Rock School assistant Instructor (2011-2013)
ECP Floatilla Trip Leader (2011-?)

Mountaineering Summits:
Mt. Hood - 2021
Kala Pathar - 2019
Mt. Shasta - 2019
Mt. Rainier - 2018
Mt. Washington - 2017, 2018
Malinche, Mexico - 2015
Gothics, NY - 2018

Other Attempts:
Island Peak, Nepal (2x)
Chukkung Ri, Nepal
Iztaccíhuatl, Mexico
Mt. Shasta (2x)
Mt. New York, CA

Rock Climbing:
New River Gorge
Seneca Rock
Local PA & WV crags
Club Email Address
info@pittecp.org

Adopting the motto "Research, Education, and Adventure" in 1947, for three generations the ECP has provided the opportunity to learn new skills and meet new friends who share a willingness to accept the physical and mental challenges of outdoor exploration and adventure.

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